Magnolia, MS Demographics

A map of Magnolia's Population by Race

Magnolia, Mississippi has an estimated population of 3,059, a dramatic increase from the 1,883 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.4% Black, 27.0% White, 3.3% Hispanic, 3.0% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Magnolia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Magnolia has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Magnolia, that probability was 46.7% in 2020 and 48.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Magnolia is ranked the 98th most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Magnolia was ranked the 128th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Magnolia's White Population

827 residents of Magnolia, or 27.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Magnolia is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Magnolia ranks 312th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Magnolia's White population has grown by an estimated 62.8%. White residents' share of Magnolia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 27.0%.

Magnolia is more White than neighboring McComb (23.4% White), Summit (10.9% White), and Kentwood (24% White). Magnolia is less White than neighboring Fernwood (100% White), and Osyka (31.6% White).

Magnolia's Black Population

2,031 residents of Magnolia, or 66.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Magnolia is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Magnolia ranks 109th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Magnolia's Black population has grown by an estimated 59.2%. Black residents' share of Magnolia's population has decreased from 67.8% to 66.4%.

Magnolia is more Black than neighboring Fernwood (0% Black), and Osyka (51.8% Black). Magnolia is less Black than neighboring McComb (72% Black), Summit (85.3% Black), and Kentwood (69.8% Black).

Magnolia's Asian Population

0 residents of Magnolia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Magnolia is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Magnolia ranks 187th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Magnolia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Magnolia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Magnolia is less Asian than neighboring McComb (0.5% Asian), and Osyka (0.2% Asian).

Magnolia's Hispanic Population

100 residents of Magnolia, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Magnolia is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Magnolia ranks 298th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Magnolia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 316.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Magnolia's population has increased from 1.3% to 3.3%.

Magnolia is more Hispanic than neighboring Fernwood (0% Hispanic), McComb (2.6% Hispanic), Summit (0.9% Hispanic), and Kentwood (0.5% Hispanic). Magnolia is less Hispanic than neighboring Osyka (4.9% Hispanic).

Magnolia's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Magnolia, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Magnolia is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Magnolia ranks 139th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Magnolia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Magnolia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Magnolia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fernwood (0% Native American/Other), Summit (0% Native American/Other), and Kentwood (0% Native American/Other). Magnolia is less Native American/Other than neighboring McComb (0.4% Native American/Other), and Osyka (2.9% Native American/Other).

Magnolia's Multiracial Population

93 residents of Magnolia, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Magnolia is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Magnolia ranks 139th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Magnolia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 55.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Magnolia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Magnolia is more Multiracial than neighboring Fernwood (0% Multiracial), McComb (1.1% Multiracial), and Summit (2.9% Multiracial). Magnolia is less Multiracial than neighboring Osyka (8.5% Multiracial), and Kentwood (5.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.